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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
As the world gets back to its feet after pandemic, MIFF presents perfect opportunity for filmmakers to share experiences: Vice President
As the world gets back to its feet after a disruptive pandemic, MIFF presents the perfect opportunity for filmmakers and audiences to share experiences and engage with exciting and thought provoking documentaries, shorts and animation films from the country and around the world, said Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu. In a special message, the Vice President extended his best wishes for MIFF 2022 and hoped that the festival will achieve outstanding success this year.
“Over the past sixteen editions, MIFF has provided a rich and inspiring space for documentary filmmakers and film lovers to share their passion for the medium and exchange a range of views and ideas. Non feature films can help us understand, reveal and engage with the truth in ways which are unique and enduring”, the Vice President said.
The Vice President expressed hope that this edition of MIFF kindles among film lovers a renewed fascination and appreciation towards documentary, short and animation films and also inspires them to be positive change agents in society.PIB MIFF Team | RG/BSN/AA/PK/MIFF-9
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Which #MIFF2022 films made your heart skip a beat or more? Let the world know of your favourite MIFF films using the hashtag #MyMIFFLove
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If you are touched by the story, do get in touch! Would you like to know more about the film or the filmmaker? In particular, are you a journalist or blogger who wants to speak with those associated with the film? PIB can help you connect with them, reach our officer Mahesh Chopade at +91-9953630802. You can also write to us at miff.pib[at]gmail[dot]com.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
HEALTHY DIET HELPS TO BUILD STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM
WE NEED TO ACT AGAINST COVID-19 ‘INFODEMIC SAYS- DR. D.M SUBBA RAO, NIN
A balanced diet helps to build strong immune system that can help withstand any assault by the virus. Strong immune system is the best defence against COVID-19 said Dr. D.M Subba Rao scientist from NIN.
While delivering the keynote address today in a webinar organised by Press Information Bureau  and Regional Out Reach Bureau  Hyderabad on topic Nutrition, Diet Diversity, Health and Pandemic, he said the malnutrition is no more a problem of few economic classes .He mentioned that due to reduction of physical activities, availability of junk food, consuming few foods as status symbols, living in nuclear families is effecting food our habits which is leading to various health problems.
During the webinar, he gave an overview of various diet plans and eating habits that we need to follow and include to boost our immune system.While addressing the webinar Dr. D.M Subba Rao said that increased global access to cell phones with an Internet connection and social media, led to the exponential production of information creating an infodemic. He urged everyone to act against this COVID-19 infodemic by sharing only the approved and verified information in social media.
Delivering the inaugural address Shri S. Venkateshwar, Director General, PIB South said we need to certainly increase focus on diet and eating habits to tackle the pandemic.He urged everyone strictly to adhere to the guidelines and protocols and be extra careful in this pandemic time.
Earlier in her welcome address Smt Shruti Patil, Director, PIB, ROB said this webinar was organised for benefit of various field functionaries in view of Poshan Pakwada celebrations, an initiative by the Ministry of women and child welfare with an objective to address the nutritional challenges.
Besides officers of the PIB and ROB, students and anganwadi workers from various districts were also present in the webinar.
Ministry of Education
IIM Kozhikode Sole IIM to Feature in ARIIA Rankings 2021
Kochi: Dec 29, 2021: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode was recognised as the 2nd most Innovative Educational Institute among Institutes of National Importance, Central University & CFIs  category, in India ARIIA Rankings 2021 released by Dr Subhas Sarkar, Minister of State for Education in New Delhi, today. IIM Kozhikode is the only IIM to feature in the top rankings unveiled by the Ministry.
The category ‘National Importance, Central University & CFIs ’ under which IIMK was ranked 2nd was topped by IGNOU, Delhi. This is the first edition of ARIIA, in which a separate category for Non-Technical institutions has been introduced.
Prof. Debashis Chatterjee, Director IIM Kozhikode, said Innovation is the bedrock on which IIMK had dared to go beyond traditional boundaries and which provided the right motivation and guidance to bolster the entrepreneurial spirit fundamental to the Institute’s Vision 2047 of Globalizing Indian Thought.
IIMK has its own business incubator and entrepreneurship development centre - IIMK LIVE, which was established in 2016 with the support of the Department of Science and Technology. The Centre is envisioned to function as a business incubator with a purpose of creating a National Centre of Excellence that promotes innovation, new business venturing and entrepreneurship.
Three other Institutes from Kerala also figure in the Rankings. In the General  category, Sree Narayana College and Mahatma Gandhi University are ranked second and third respectively. In the CFTIs/Central University/Institute of National Importance  category, NIT Calicut is ranked 9th.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Compressed Bio-Gas from Paddy Stubble
Compressed Bio-Gas  can be produced from biomass and organic waste sources including paddy stubble. Compressed Bio-Gas has properties similar to the commercially available natural gas and can be used as an alternative renewable fuel.
Government of India has launched Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation  initiative on 1.10.2018 to promote CBG as an alternative, green transport fuel for efficient management of biomass and organic waste. As part of the SATAT scheme, Public Sector Oil Marketing Companies, Gail  Limited and Indraprastha Gas Limited had launched Expression of Interest  for procurement of CBG from the entrepreneurs at an assured price.
Under SATAT initiative, as on 26.11.2019, 441 Letters of Intent has been awarded for production and supply of CBG. So far retail sale of CBG has commenced from two retail outlets.
This information was given by the Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training Declared
Union Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has instituted a scheme for the awarding of the “Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training” to the trainers and other support staff working in Police Training Institutions of State and Central Police Forces.
The “Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training” for the year 2017-2018 has been declared for the Police Officers and personnel who have made an outstanding contribution in the field of Police training at various Training Institutions of States/ UTs and CPOs/ CAPFs.
The objective of institution of the “Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training” is to accord due recognition to the work of trainers in enhancing the quality and standard of training in Police Training Institutions in the States/ UTs and CPOs/CAPFs.
The nominations are received from States/ UTs and CPOs/ CAPFs after having been scrutinised by the Institution Level Committee and the Headquarters Level Committee of each Nominating Organisation. The final recommendation is made by the BPR&D Committee, which is then approved by the MHA.
For the year 2017-2018, a total number of 560 nominations were received out of which 245 nominees were recommended as eligible for the awarding of the “Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Police Training”.
The list of awardees of the medals has been uploaded on the BPR&D website. The number of Medals awarded to States/ UTs and CPOs/ CAPFs is as enlisted below:-
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S.No.
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States/ UTs/CPOs/CAPF
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Nos
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Assam Rifles
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01
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-
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BSF
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22
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-
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CISF
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12
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-
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CRPF
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24
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ITBP
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08
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-
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NDRF
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01
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-
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NSG
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01
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-
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SSB
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08
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-
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BPR&D
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04
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-
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DCPW
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02
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-
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IB
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03
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-
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NEPA
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02
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-
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NICFS
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01
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-
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SVP NPA
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02
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Andaman & Nicobar
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02
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-
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Andhra Pradesh
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04
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-
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Assam
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05
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-
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Bihar
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04
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-
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Chandigarh
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01
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-
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Chhattisgarh
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06
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-
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Delhi
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08
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-
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Goa
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01
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-
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Gujarat
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03
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Haryana
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06
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Jammu & Kashmir
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08
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Jharkhand
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07
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Karnataka
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07
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Kerala
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03
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Madhya Pradesh
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07
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Maharashtra
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18
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Manipur
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04
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Meghalaya
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02
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Mizoram
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02
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Nagaland
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04
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Orissa
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06
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Puducherry
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02
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Punjab
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05
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Rajasthan
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10
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Tamil Nadu
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04
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Telangana
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06
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Tripura
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04
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Uttar Pradesh
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01
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Uttarakhand
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04
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West Bengal
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10
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Total
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245
Ministry of Defence
Defence Secretary & Chief of Force Development Authority at MoD, UAE discuss ways to enhance defence cooperation
11th India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New Delhi
Chief of the Force Development Authority at Ministry of Defence, United Arab Emirates Major General Staff Hassan Mohamed Sultan Bani Hammad called on Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar in New Delhi on May 25, 2022. They discussed ways to enhance defence cooperation between the two countries. The General also briefed the Defence Secretary about the 11th meeting of India-UAE Joint Defence Cooperation Committee  held on May 24, 2022.
The JDCC meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary  Shri Dinesh Kumar and Chief of the Force Development Authority at Ministry of Defence, UAE. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the progress made in military-to-military engagements, including joint exercises, Expert Exchanges, Industry Cooperation and Cooperation in the field of Research and Development. It was decided to identify new avenues and examine areas of mutual interest for Joint Venture in order to enhance defence industry cooperation. Enhancing the scope and complexities of the existing joint exercises was also discussed.
It was agreed to hold the next meeting of JDCC in UAE on mutually convenient dates in 2023. The JDCC is the apex body between the Defence Ministries of India and UAE to comprehensively review & guide all aspects of bilateral defence cooperation.
The General also met with Deputy Chief of Integrated Defence Staff  Lt Gen Atulya Solankey at Headquarters, Integrated Defence Staff. The UAE delegation also interacted with Indian Defence Industries and visited Bharat Electronics Limited, Ghaziabad.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh says, Narender Modi’s 8 years as Prime Minister gave India vision for 2047 and laid the roadmap for the next 25 years of Amrit Kal which would witness the ascent of India as a front-rank nation in the world
The Minister addresses the mammoth ‘Jan Kalyan' public rally at Kathua in Jammu
Minister of State  Science & Technology; Minister of State  Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh said here today that Narender Modi’s 8 years as Prime Minister gave India vision for 2047 and laid the roadmap for the next 25 years of Amrit Kal which would witness the ascent of India as a front-rank nation in the world.
Addressing mammoth ‘Jan Kalyan' public rally at Kathua in Jammu, Dr Jitendra Singh said that these 8 years witnessed unprecedented development and growth, but what is often not discussed is the subtle rise of self-esteem in the common Indian as well as reinforcement of self-confidence in party workers.
From the point view of a common man, these 8 years, since 2014, said Dr Jitendra Singh has been a journey from pessimism to optimism and from hopelessness to hope. There were times when Indian youth going abroad were sometimes shy of disclosing their identity whereas today, they are not only held in high esteem but also preferred for professional jobs and Start-Up initiatives by their western counterparts.
While releasing a pamphlet enumerating 75 major development works and initiatives during the last 8 years in the Lok Sabha constituency of Udhampur-Kathua-Doda, Dr Jitendra Singh said if one start-up the from entry at Lakhanpur, one would come across a monument of development after every 2 or 3 kms which were set up in the last years. These, he said, include Keediyan-Gandiyal bridge, Maharaja Gulab Singh’s Statue, Seed-processing plant, Bio-tech Industrial Park, highway village, centrally funded engineering college, Kendriya Vidyala,Juthana bridge, above 200 bridges including, Udhampur river Devika project, Bhaderwah higher altitude Medicine Institute, Kishtwar airport, Chenani Nashville tunnel, Atal setu, Express road corridor from Katra to Delhi etc. In addition, there have been about 200 bridges and at least 3 new national highways.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, Kathua's Birla Park, the first of its kind, set up about 3 years back, is rated better than the Green Belt Park in Gandhi Nagar Jammu. This is possibly the only Lok Sabha Constituency in which 3 central government funded Medical Colleges were set up within 4 years, he added.
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Ministry of Finance
Tax Incentive for Promoting Post-Harvest Activities of Agriculture
In order to encourage professionalism in post-harvest value addition in agriculture, the Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley proposed to allow hundred per cent deduction to companies registered as Farmer Producer Companies and having annual turnover up to Rs.100 crores in respect of their profit derived from such activities for a period of five years from financial year 2018-19. This was announced by the Finance Minister Shri Arun Jaitley while presenting the General Budget 2018-19 in Parliament here today.
The Finance Minister mentioned that at present, hundred per cent deduction is allowed in respect of profit of co-operative societies which provide assistance to its members engaged in primary agricultural activities. Over the last few years, a number of Farmer Producer Companies have been set-up along the lines of co-operative societies which also provide similar assistance to their members. Thus, Shri Jaitley said, such tax incentive will encourage “Operation Greens” mission announced earlier and it will give a boost to Sampada Yojana.
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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Guidelines for use and disposal of face mask
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare in its guidelines on rational use of personal protective equipment  has issued specifications and standards to be followed for Personal Protective Equipment including medical mask for use by healthcare workers and other front-line workers. These specifications are available in public domain through the website of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare.
Government of India has also issued advisory & manual on use of homemade protective cover for face & mouth for use by general public.
From no indigenous manufacturer to begin with, 1100 indigenous manufacturers of PPE kits have been developed by the Government till date, most of them being from MSME sector. As per the current assessment, the production capacity of PPE coveralls is nearly 5 lakh per day with potential for additional capacity creation to meet demand.
Health is a State subject and States need to follow the detailed guidelines for bio-medical waste management as already issued.
Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued guidelines for handling, treatment and disposal of waste generated during treatment/diagnosis/ quarantine of COVID-19 patients both in facility based and home settings.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Ministry of Textiles
SAATHI Initiative Launched
Ministry of Textiles and Ministry of Power have joined hands under the initiative SAATHI in order to sustain and accelerate the adoption of energy efficient textile technologies in thepowerloom sector and cost savings due to use of such technology.
Energy Efficiency Services Limited , a Public Sector entityunder the administrative control of Ministry of Power, will replace old inefficient electric motors with energy efficient IE3 motors which will result in energy and cost saving up to 10-15% in the first phase.
The use of these efficient equipments will result in energy savings and cost savings to the unit owners at no upfront cost. Powerloom clusters at Ichalkaranji, Bhiwandi, Erode, Surat, Bhilwara and Panipat have been identified for pilot study.
This information was given by the Minister of State of Textiles, Ajay Tamta, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and USA for exchange of information in areas of mutual interest in the electricity sector
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approval for Central Electricity Regulatory Commission’s proposal for entering into a Memorandum of Understanding between Central Electricity Regulatory Commission , India and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission , United States of America  for exchange of information and experiences in areas of mutual interest to both in the electricity sectors.
The MoU will help in improving regulatory and policy framework for developing efficient whole sale power market and enhancing grid reliability.
The activities to be carried out under the MoU include the following:
- Identify energy-related issues and develop topics and possible agendas for the exchange of information and regulatory practices in areas of mutual interest;
- Organize visits by Commissioners and/or staff to participate in activities at each other’s facilities;
- Participate in seminars, visit, and exchanges;
- Develop programs of mutual interests and where appropriate hold these programs locally to enhance participation;
- When practical and of mutual interest, provide speakers on energy issues and other personnel .
Ministry of Culture
Shri G Kishan Reddy takes charge as Union Culture Minister
Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi and Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal also take charge as Ministers of State in Culture Ministry
Union Minister Shri G Kishan Reddy took charge as Union Culture Minister at Shastri Bhavan in New Delhi today. Simultaneously, Smt. MeenakshiLekhi and Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal also took the charge as Ministers of State in M/o Culture.
Sh Kishan Reddy has also been assigned the charge of Union Minister of Tourism as well as Development of North-Eastern Region. He was earlier holding the charge of Minister of State in the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Speaking to media, Sh Reddy said that we will work towards achieving the vision of the Prime Minister with full commitment.
Shri G Kishan Reddy was elected as a Member of Parliament to 17th Lok Sabha in 2019, from Secunderabad Constituency, Telangana.
Sh Reddy has led several unique initiatives like his work for the child-heart patients which became a movement and won him the Best Child-Friendly Legislator Award in the AP Legislative Assembly by UNICEF . He also started a campaign against terrorism and organised International Youth Conference against Terrorism  in New Delhi in which over 193 delegates participated from over 54 countries. He also conducted "Seema Suraksha JagaranYatraand ‘Telangana PoruYatra’.
Sh Reddy has also received the Outstanding Youth Leadership Award for the year2009 by Maryland India Business Round Table , USA and Conferred a medal by Union of Bulgarian Commandos for his contribution towards Global Peace at Sophia, Bulgaria.
Ms MeenakshiLekhi is an advocate by profession and elected Member of Lok Sabha since 2014 from New Delhi Parliamentary Constituency. She has been a member of several committees including important Drafting Committees for Bills.
Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal is member of Lok Sabha since 2009 from Bikaner Constituency in Rajasthan. Prior to his new charge, he was holding charge of Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs and Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises. He has also served as MoS in Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation; and Union Minister of State in Ministry of Finance; and Ministry of Corporate Affairs. During his 2nd term as an MP, he was Chief Whip of BhartiyaJanta Party in Lok Sabha. Speaker of Lok Sabha also nominated him as the Chairman of House Committee, Lok Sabha. He has served as member of several important committees. He was awarded the Best Parliamentarian in 2013.
Ministry of Defence
Navy Children School Delhi Celebrates Annual Day 2019
Navy Children School, Delhi celebrated its Annual Day on 21 November 2019 at Siri Fort Auditorium. Admiral Karambir Singh PVSM, AVSM, ADC, the Chief of the Naval Staff graced the occasion as Chief Guest. The function was also attended by Senior Naval Officers, invitees and parents. The theme for this year’s Annual Day was ‘Shubham Panchtattvam’, the five elements of nature.
The event highlighted the need to understand and preserve five elements of nature in order to enjoy the wonderful diversity of Mother Nature. The event was a medley of dance, poetry, orchestra and drama. The inaugural performance ‘Musical Symphony’ enthralled the audience where the students played a blend of musical instruments accompanied by beat boxing. Students with special needs from ‘Sankalp’ performed on stage revering the Mother Nature. The students showcased the significant elements of nature through the vibrant tableau ‘The Nature’s Pride’. The students also portrayed the unity among the elements by lending their voices to semi classical compositions which glorified the elements of our existence. ‘The Little Mermaid’ came alive on stage as students enacted the popular fairytale with a twist. ‘Kaavya Abhivyakti’ was an amalgamation of rendition of poems and on stage painting by the students.
The school principal, Mrs Oshima Mathur along with Head Boy and Head Girl presented the school report which showcased the achievements of the students in academics, sports and extracurricular activities. The Finale witnessed the students leaving the audience spell bound with their rhythmic moves as they performed a blend of Bharatnatyam, Koli, Bihu & contemporary dances based on the five elements of nature.
The Chief Guest commended the efforts and initiatives of the school in providing quality education to the students. He urged the students to follow their dreams with passion, constructive imagination and determination without fear of failure in order to maximize their potential and capabilities. The Chief Guest gifted Rs 5 lakh for the development of the school. The release of the annual school magazine ‘Anchor’ was the highlight of the extravaganza.
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